Category: Urban Echo News

Two men who targeted lone women in robberies in Bradford have been jailed for a total of 20 years. Lee Naylor and Dean Whittaker were sentenced at Bradford Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday) for the offences which occurred in September and October last year. Naylor, 39, of Kingswood Terrace, Bradford was given 14 years after he was found guilty of the violent robbery of a 74-year-old woman in Southfield Lane on 2 October. Naylor pushed his victim to the floor as she walked along the road. He then kicked and stamped…

Ahead of announcing this year’s headliners, Bingley Music Live is once again on the hunt for music’s next big thing with the launch of its annual ‘Emerging Talent’ competition. The Bradford Council-run festival, billed as the ‘North’s Last Party of the Summer’, has gained a reputation of supporting up-and-coming artists. This year will be no exception, as they give unsigned acts the chance to play on the same stages as international mega stars. The Myrtle Park festival has once again teamed up with The Exchange arts venue in Keighley to…

A collective of world-renowned artists and leading Bradford cultural figures have urged the Culture Secretary to award Bradford Odeon significant funding from the Government’s Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund. Presenter and comedian Dara Ó Briain, Bradford-born Actor Timothy West, and award-winning director Clio Barnard are among 30 prominent figures in entertainment and the creative industries who have signed an open letter to Culture Secretary Matt Hancock, calling on him to back Bradford Odeon’s bid for funding and support Bradford’s creative industries. The letter has also been signed by representatives of Bradford’s…

By Urban Echo reporter On Saturday 24th March a Charity Night in aid of Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice is being held at the Field Sport & Social Club, Chelsea Road, Bradford. The event has now been running successfully for a number of years and is both organised and supported by the staff, friends and volunteers of Lill Brothers Fishmerchants Est 1855 and other local businesses in and around Bradford. Year on year this event grows in popularity as people of all ages, religions, and backgrounds come together for a night…

Bradford based Mangla Jewellers have won the ‘Traditional Jewellers of the Year’ award for the second year running at the prestigious Asian Wedding Awards 2018, held at the luxury Sheraton hotel in London on the 18th February. Now in its second year, the awards ceremony aims to celebrate the hard work and commitment of Britain’s ever-expanding Asian wedding industry and recognise those who go above and beyond to make a couple’s special day the best it can possibly be. The evening showcased and celebrated the finalists’ sheer determination and hard…

Since 1995, when the first online dating site was launched, meeting potential partners online has now become part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. Having gained popularity from traditional dating services such as speed dating, one in five relationships in the UK now starts online, and almost half of all British singles have searched for love on the internet. With so many people doing everything from shopping to socialising online, the internet is an obvious path to love and friendship. The main advantage of online dating…

July this year will mark two years since the death of Samia Shahid. The BBC2 documentary that aired last week, “Murdered for love?” illustrated the devastation, frustration and confusion that is caused by these types of devastating crimes of control. Crime based on so-called ‘honour’ leave in their wake irreparable damage for those that are close to the victims. As was said in that documentary, “If today we let this go with Samia, it could be anybody tomorrow,” I hope that in seeking justice for Samia we have helped to…

A persistent fly-tipper was caught on camera using a van which was later crushed by Bradford Council. The Ford Transit van was linked to multiple fly-tipping offences across the district and it was seized after being spotted on a grass verge in Lynfield Drive, Heaton. Imran David Bahm and another person were filmed using the van to fly-tip in 2016 but he was not identified and brought to justice until this week. The other man has not been caught. At Huddersfield Magistrates’ Court, (Wed, 14 Feb) Mr Bham, 31, of…

In this age of increasing connectivity, businesses have the ability reach out to an entire world of ideas- but do they really need to? When reaching outwards for ideas, businesses can often fall into the trap of forgetting to look inwards, to their own workforce. If you believe in your own success, ability and methods, it can be difficult not to look to hire staff who are similar to yourself when looking to expand your workforce. Although there is merit to this approach, here are a few ways which in…

Continuing on from last month’s article, you are probably wondering what is next! Well the next stage is Completion… our favourite part! So what should you consider at the completion stage? You should consider suitable dates for completion. You will need to have more than one in mind as if there is a long chain it may be difficult for everyone to agree on a mutually acceptable date. A period of one week between exchange and completion is suggested to eliminate the risk of you breaching your contract by being…